Combination screen and storm window



June 28, 1949. E. MADRIGUERA COMBINATION SGREEN AND STORM WINDOW Filed Sept. 24, 1945 INVENTOR. ENRIG MADRIGU ERA ATTORNEY Patented June 28, 1949 NT' OFFICE COMBINATION scares AND STORM wmnow Enric Madrlguera, North Yonkers, N. Y. Application, September 24, 1945,Serial No. 618,198 r 6 Claims. (01. 16025) This invention relates to, building structures, and has particular reference to a combination screen and storm window.

An object of the invention is the provision of a device of the character indicated, which is efficient in operation, Simple in construction,

economical to manufacture, and easy to install.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a combination screen and storm window which, when once installed, may be left in position throughout the year.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a combined screen and storm'window which may be permanentlyinstalled in a window opening, and which may be changed from a screen to astorm window, and vice versa, by a simple mechanical operation effected from the interior of the building.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a device of the character referred to, which may be readily installed on the outside of a window opening, and which is constructed and arranged in such manner that, when serving as a screen, the storm window is concealed, and, when serving as a storm window, the screen is concealed.

The foregoing and other objects and advan- 2, sists of a frame comprising side members I and III, upper and lower members II and I2, and reinforcing cross members I3, I4, and HA, all of which may be made of metal, plastic,or other suitable material, and secured together by any suitable means. a

The frame just described is preferably installed in a conventional window frame as shown in tages of the invention will become more apparent as the description proceeds, reference being made from time to time to the accompanying drawings forming part of the within disclosure, in which drawings:

Fig. 1 is a front elevational view of a device embodying my invention shown in position in a conventional windowframe of a building.

Fig. 2 is a side elevational view of the device.

illustrated in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken substantially on the. line 4-4 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged horizontal section taken substantially on the line 5-5 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a vertical section, with parts broken away, taken substantially on the line 66 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a section taken substantially on the line 'II of Fig. 6.

Referring now more particularly to the drawings, it will be understood that in ,the embodiment herein disclosed, my improved device conapertures formed in the members Fig.1, and may be secured to the window frame by any suitable means such as screws I5.

It is also within the contemplation of the invention to hinge the top member I I to the window frame so that the frame 9,10, II, and I2 may be swung outwardly in the event that it is desired to put anything through the window opening.

The upper member I I and lower member I2 are tubular members as shown in Figs. 2 and 3, and are adapted to house the screens I6 and ISA and flexible transparent materials I I and HA when they are rolled as hereinafter described.

,The screens I6 and ISA may be made of metal or plastic, and the flexible transparent materials I! and I M. are preferably a plastic material.

The screen I6 and the transparent material I! and the screen ISA and the transparent material A are jointed together at their ends as at I8 in any suitable manner so that they form two continuous lengths of flexible material which may be rolled at either end as hereinafter described, and housed in the members II and I2.

The side members 9 and III are provided with guides 9A and I DA (Fig. 1), and the vertical central member I3 is formed to provide guides ISA and I3B (Fig. 5), and the cross members I4 and "A are split as shown in Fig. 5 to provide horizontal guides for the screens I 6 and ISA and transparent materials I! and HA, so that the continuous lengths of screens and flexible transparent materials are supported vertically as well as transversely at all times along their edges and intermediate their ends.

The flexible elements. It and ISA and I1 and I M are adapted to be rolled at either end on bars I9 and ISA, which are split as at 20 to accommodate the ends of the flexible elements which are extended therethrough.

The rods I9 and ISA are supported in suitable 9 and III, and are held against lateral displacement by means of pins, I9B. The bars l9 are provided with centrally positioned gears 2i which are adapted to be driven by a worm 22 (Fig. 3), carried on a bracliet 23 supported on the inside of each of the tubular members II and II. The worm 22 is connected to a socket 24 which is adapted to be rotated by means or the crank-25.

Each of thetubular members. ii and I2 (Fig. 3) is provided with a removable cover member 20,

which is normally secured in place by means screws 21 engaging lugs a formed on the ends of the member IIA of the'members II and I2.

Interposed:between the guides 9A, [0A, IIA, IIB, A, and B are suitable gaskets 2.9 whichare adapted to prevent the entrance of moisture and to hold the parts in adiusted position. In-

unique combination of screen and storm window which may be left in place throughout the year. Having described my invention, what I claim I and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a device of the character described, the combination of a frame, guide memberson said frame, upper and lower rollers adapted .to accommodate a length of flexible material, one

half of which comprises a screen and the other a half of which comprisesia window.

2. The combination defined in claim'i, including means for actuating said rollers, whereby said flexible material may be moved from one roller to the other.

3. In a device of the character described, the combination of a frame adapted to be permanently installed in a window opening, upper and lower housing members on said frame, a roller in each housing, lengths ot flexible material each supported at its respective ends by said rollers, said lengths of flexible material each consisting, one halt of a fine mesh screen, and the other half of a wind and weather-proof transparent substance.

4. The combination defined in claim 3, including centrally positioned vertical and transverse guide members for said lengths of flexible material;

5. The combination defined in claim 3, including vertical and transverseguide members for said lengths of flexible material, certainoi said guide members comprising median reinforcing elements for said frame.

6. The combination deflned in claim 3, in which each housing is provided with a weather sealed slot adapted to slidably accommodate the flexible material, andmeans within each housing and controllable from without said housing, for ro-' tating the roller in said housing, whereby said flexible material may be moved through said slot.

ENRIC MADRIGUERA.

REFERENCES CITED The following referenlces are of record in the flle of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 1,738,442 Meader Dec. 3, 1929 Rissmann Sept. 8, 1936 

